French word

entrain

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃tʁɛ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounenthusiasm

Example

Elle parle avec entrain.

She speaks with enthusiasm.

Illustration for entrain (enthusiasm)

More examples

Il est toujours plein d'entrain.

He is always full of energy.

Core concept

A lively current of energy carries speech, gestures, or activity forward and draws others into it.

Common phrases

  • avoir de l'entrain

    be energetic

  • manquer d'entrain

    lack energy

  • plein d'entrain

    be full of energy

Similar words

enthousiasme: Intense interest and eagerness that create a feeling of excitement.
énergie: The strength and vitality that support active movement, speech, or action.
dynamisme: Energetic initiative and momentum in actions or ideas.
gaieté: A cheerful, lighthearted mood or its visible expression.

Definition in French

Élan de vivacité et d'enthousiasme qui rend la parole ou l'action animée.

Word origin

The noun entrain is formed from entraîner, 'to draw along', and preserves the figurative idea of being carried into lively activity.

Usage tips

  • Entrain is masculine, as in un grand entrain, but the common phrase avec entrain has no article before the noun.

Other meanings

  • livelinessnoun
  • drivenoun

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